"[Sini Mathews] made the extremely difficult decision to give up her parental rights because given the circumstances and the pending criminal cases, this is in the best interests of the child. She wants what’s best for her remaining daughter," said attorney Mitch Nolte who represents Sini Mathews.

Sherin's father, Wesley Mathews, was indicted earlier in January on a charge of capital murder, in addition to charges of injuring a child, abandoning a child and tampering with evidence.